week 1

LEARNING LANGUAGE IN COURSERA

ENGLISH FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

by University of Pennsylvania


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The method of this course :

- Language teaching

- readings

- games

- exercise

- assessments


This course has a duration of 5 weeks and consists of 5 units, as follows :

- unit 1 : entering the job market

- unit 2 : resume writing 

- unit 3 : cover letters

- unit 4 : networking

- unit 5 : interviewing


WEEK 1 


In this first week of this course, i have learned about :

- Learn necessary skil to help find and apply for a job

- Identify the steps in the job search process

- Compare and Contrast the job search process in the US and your home country

- Identify word forms to expand your vocabulary

- the difference between simple present and present progressive in course activities and games


My exercise in week 1 :


My grades in week 1 :


My required quiz 1 : 

Check Your Understanding: "What You Offer the World"






My required quiz 2 : 

Unit 1, Assessment 1: Self-Assessment of Job Skills and Experience

 









My required quiz 3  : 

Check Your Understanding: "Set SMART goals to get ahead in your career"

                                       




My required quiz 4 : 

Check Your Understanding: "Facebook Launches Job Search Feature for Low-Skilled Workers"






My required quiz 5 : 
Check your Understanding: "Using the Internet and Social Media to Search for a 
Job"







Peer-graded Assignment: Unit 1 Assessment 2: Written Comparison of the Job Search Process :

My Submission

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